MagicQ

On Stage Lighting first got to see and use the Cham Sys MagicQ when it was still a prototype and at the time we were blown away by what at the time was a game changing lighting control platform.
Since then, many other desk manufacturers have stepped up to the plate and we have a huge range of choice. However, the MagicQ system still has many benefits for learning and using a moving light control in a cost effective and transferrable way.

The Magic Sheet And You

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In the usual OSL style of attempting make your life easier, On Stage Lighting takes a look at “Magic Sheets” in performance lighting, their development and how the concept can be used with modern lighting control platforms with some specific examples using the Cham Sys MagicQ.

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PLASA Show Report

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As PLASA London waves goodbye to it’s Earl’s Court home to seek new pastures at ExCeL in 2013, On Stage Lighting guides you through the retina burning LEDs to see what 2012 show had to offer.

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Resolume 4 Arena Review – Media Server Software

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In a world where both traditional lighting and digital visual media are the domain of the modern lampie, On Stage Lighting considers the forthcoming release of media software Resolume 4 Arena which looks like it has potential in the small to mid scale show visual market.

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PLASA – Another Show Report

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Armed with nothing but a well worn pair of shoes and four days supply of anti-migraine pills, On Stage Lighting hits Earl’s Court in London for the 2011 assault on the senses that is the PLASA show.

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MagicQ Moving Light Tutorial 2 – Palettes and Attributes

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In the second part of our guide to moving lights control with the Cham Sys MagicQ, we take the previously patched fixtures and manipulate them into palettes while understanding what goes on inside the Programmer.

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Moving Light Control Tutorial MagicQ Part 1

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In the first of our moving light control tutorials using the Cham Sys MagicQ, we find out how to patch and wrangle intelligent fixtures and follow our progress on a virtual stage using the Capture visualiser.

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